Done for Occasions & Themes Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/august-challenge-3-occasions-themes.38062/

Journaling reads: I have all of the symptoms that are common to IBS. I live with it every day. So far, changing my diet has not helped. I find that carbs seem to be the easiest on my stomach, but you cannot live on carbs alone. The doctor wants me to try taking Linzess, but I don’t like taking medicines and I don’t like the side effects that are listed. I’m thankful it isn’t cancer, anyway!
Overview from the Mayo Clinic
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you'll need to manage long term.
Only a small number of people with IBS have severe symptoms. Some people can control their symptoms by managing diet, lifestyle and stress. More-severe symptoms can be treated with medication and counseling.
IBS doesn't cause changes in bowel tissue or increase your risk of colorectal cancer.
Common IBS Symptoms
Constipation, diarrhea, or both, mucas in bowel movements, feeling of incomplete bowel movements, looser and/or more frequent stools, abdominal pain and bloating.